PSALM CX _The Messiah sits in his kingdom at the right hand of God, his_ _enemies being subdued under him_, 1, 2. _The nature and extent of his government_, 3. _His everlasting priesthood_, 4. _His execution of justice and judgment_, 5, 6. _The reason on which all this is founded, his passion... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:2. _THE ROD OF THY STRENGTH_] _The Gospel _- the _doctrine of_ _Christ crucified_; which is the powerful sceptre of the Lord that bought us; is _quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged_ _sword_; and is the power of God to salvation to all them that believe. The kingdom of ou... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:3. _THY PEOPLE_ SHALL BE _WILLING IN THE DAY OF THY POWER_] This verse has been wofully perverted. It has been supposed to point out the irresistible operation of the grace of God on the souls of the elect, thereby making them willing to receive Christ as their Saviour. Now, whethe... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:4. _THE LORD HATH SWORN_] Has most firmly purposed, and will most certainly perform it, feeling himself bound by his _purpose_, as an _honest man_ would by his _oath_. _AND WILL NOT REPENT_] Will never change this purpose; it is perfectly without condition, and without contingency.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:5. _THE LORD AT THY RIGHT HAND_] Here _Venema_ thinks the Psalm speaks of _David_. As Jesus is at the right hand of God, so he will be at thy hand, giving thee all the support and comfort requisite. _SHALL STRIKE THROUGH KINGS_] As he did in the case of Abraham, Genesis 14:1, (for... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:6. _HE SHALL JUDGE AMONG THE HEATHEN_] David shall greatly extend his dominion, and rule over the _Idumeans, Moabites,_ _Philistines_, c. _HE SHALL FILL-WITH THE DEAD BODIES_] He shall fill pits - make heaps of slain there shall be an immense slaughter among his enemies. _HE SHALL... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 110:7. _HE SHALL DRINK OF THE BROOK IN THE WAY_] He shall have sore travail, and but little ease and refreshment: but he shall still go _on_ from conquering to conquer. _THEREFORE SHALL HE LIFT UP THE HEAD._] Or _his head_. He shall succeed in all his enterprises, and at last be peacea... [ Continue Reading ]